How many recalls does the 1988 Harley-Davidson Fxr have?

The 1988 Harley-Davidson Fxr has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1988 Harley-Davidson Fxr has an open recall?

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1988 Harley-Davidson Fxr Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1988 Harley-Davidson Fxr has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 72,307 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 92V108000 1992-07-22 29,986 affected

Defect

THE FUEL TANK LEAKED AS A RESULT OF IMPACT TESTING PERFORMED BY HARLEY-DAVIDSON.

Consequence

SPILLED FUEL CAN IGNITE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OFIGNITION.

Remedy

REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES TO AVOID THE FUEL SPILLAGE CONDITION.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 90V188000 1990-11-01 42,321 affected

Defect

THE UPPER MOUNTING BOLT FOR FRONT BRAKE CALIPER(S) MIGHT FRACTURE WHILE IN USE.

Consequence

THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM WILL REMAIN FUNCTIONAL, HOWEVER,THE BOLT'S MATING THREADED BUSHING CAN GRADUALLY MOVE OUT OF POSITION FAR ENOUGHFOR THE BUSHING TO CONTACT SPOKES ON THE MOTORCYCLE'S FRONT WHEEL. FRONT WHEELLOCKUP COULD OCCUR AND RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

REPLACE UPPER CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS.

Defect investigations

Investigation PE95015 Opened 1995-02-28 · closed 1995-07-07

HANDLEBAR LOWER CLAMP FRACTURING

There is no summary currently available

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1988 Harley-Davidson Fxr as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.